Drug List Book

Desyrel
(Trazodone)
Desyrel (Trazodone)
Classification: Antidepressant
IFU: Depression, insomnia
Action: Unknown. Inhibits
serotonin uptake in the brain.
Not a tricyclic derivative.
Dosage: 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 300
mg
Route: P.O.
Adverse Reaction: drowsiness,
dizziness, fatigue, confusion,
hypertension, tachycardia,
shortness of breath, anemia
Interactions: Antihypertensives:
Increased hypotensive effect of
trazodone. Antihypertensive
dosage may need to be decreased.
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